Childhood trauma is an explanation for traumatic responses – but it is not an excuse to continue destructive behavior.
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond.
you did nothing wrong to deserve mistreatment as a child. but recognizing the signs of childhood trauma and how they are impacting your relationship is the first step in unlearning the trust issues and defense mechanisms you may have developed when you were younger. ❤️🩹
Childhood trauma and its effects look different for every person. But in the end, when we never heal our wounds, they can manifest as unhealthy coping mechanisms that impact our relationships and how we relate to others.
#trauma ❤️🩹
Anxiety is not a "one-size-fits-all" feeling, but it does manifest itself in our everyday lives and can prevent us from achieving our goals.
There are many misconceptions about anxiety and it is important to distinguish between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder.
It is tempting to dwell on what happened, what could have been, or who they could have become. These thoughts produce regret and regret keeps us stuck, whereas moving forward, accepting the reality, and embracing what’s next, brings forth hope. 🧡
cherishing the little things in relationships means:
🧡non-physical compliments
🧡celebrating small accomplishments
🧡saying "thank you"
🧡being interested in your partner's passions
🧡quality time over quantity
healthy love is not always "easy." it does not mean that you will never face hardships. but it does mean that you will feel secure, safe, and stable even in the toughest of times. 🧡
look for these green flags in your partner and relationship:
Healing isn’t a destination – it is a journey in which we are in constant pursuit. 🤍
Healing comes in all shapes and sizes and is custom to our unique experiences. Sometimes we forget to give ourselves the same grace and compassion that we give others.